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Are there different types of lung abscess? bacterial/fungal after pnuemonia & flu a? how is the recovery after lung damage in 21yr old ventil' patient

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

Yes: After severe influenza a secondary bacterial process would be typical. Fortunately young patients are resilient and a functional recovery is expected.

Answered 12/10/2016

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Yes: Recovery in young person should be good depending on the extent of damage and baseline condition of lung.

Answered 3/23/2015

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

All those and more: There are various types of lung abscesses, most due to a bacteria. In a vent dependent patient the recovery depends on multiple factors such as reason on a vent, length of time vent dependent, type of bacteria, size of abscess, etc. Chance of having a resistant bacterial infection in a vent dependent patient is much higher. Iv antibiotics, perc drainage, and in severe cases, surgery.

Answered 4/7/2013

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